Ruptured aneurysm in sphenoid sinus: which is the best treatment?

Case Rep Neurol. 2013 Jan;5(1):1-5. doi: 10.1159/000346347. Epub 2013 Jan 3.

Abstract

Internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms involving the sphenoid sinus are uncommon, and their optimal treatment remains debated. We report the case of a patient presenting with recurrent epistaxis due to a bleeding cavernous ICA aneurysm. We suggest a combined endovascular and endoscopic approach when ICA occlusion may not be performed.

Keywords: Coiling; Endoscopic wrapping; Epistaxis; Internal carotid artery aneurysm; Pipeline; Sphenoid sinus.

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